Armsby Abbey

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Great folks here. Price is right for the quality of food that you get. It's nice to have a place to eat fresh local food in the woo, AND it has an amazing beer and drink menu! This place is on point in every way. it's our go to place for sure for dinner and for brunch.

Hardwood floors... an amazing, locally constructed, custom-built bar... towering shelves of Belgian glassware... adjacent to the bar, a drink rail built from a slab of recovered wood, stretching between a pair of exposed support column... it's a cool place, classy without being stuffy. A great variety in clientele, from beer nerds in t-shirts to attorneys in suits... but all having a common interest in good beer, good spirits, and handmade food.

Everything here is high quality. 22 taps with 6 dedicated Belgian lines: all craft beer, no crap, no faux-craft. Over 150 bottles, with at least 80 Belgians, in case nothing on draft strikes your fancy. A small, but carefully selected wine list, and a dizzying array of artisanal spirits--nothing mass market there, either. $5 is the norm for a standard pint, with imports and higher-gravity beers sometimes a bit higher. Naturally, the Belgians can run a bit higher, but all of the pricing is fair.

The food is freaking amazing. The menu is very focused: cheese boards, salads, sandwiches, and pizzas are the norm. Some entrée-type food shows up as a special from time to time, and the stuff they prepare for the occasional beer dinners ranks with most ambitious gastropubs. Special accolades for the in-house baker/pastry chef--the breads and desserts are the best that money can buy.

This is a world-class beer bar and easily one of the best in New England. A must-visit beer destination for anyone in the northeast

Heavy French influences with a high emphasis of Farm to Table dining. The meal was amazing. They had some gorgeous cheeses to choose from as well as a variety of dishes. Their beer selection was a large assortment of IPA, sours and stouts of some craft local breweries. It will be busy when you go. Reservations are recommended.

I’ve been going to the Armsby Abbey regularly since its opening in 2008, and manage to get there a minimum of 2 times/month. It’s a little out of the way for me as I live in NH, but it is well worth the drive.

The bar itself has a definite Belgian feel to it. One of the first things you notice is the impressive glassware displayed on the wooden shelves surrounding the stainless steel tap manifold. The brick, polished wood, tall stools and high ceilings complete the clean, but welcoming look.

The food selection is eclectic, locally sourced and even better than the menu descriptions. And yes, the jerk chicken really is hot!

There are beer bars that have more variety, but none in my experience that cover a broader spectrum of quality, and often rare, local, domestic and European (Belgian-centric) craft beers. The 22 taps assure regular rotation, so you never have to worry about experiencing a beer past its prime. Alec Lopez rightfully takes a lot of care and pride in selecting which beers are featured. The bottle selection is fantastic, with some genuine rarities featured on the first page of the beer menu.

The beer dinners and events at the Abbey are really well done and a lot of fun. The recently held 2nd annual Founders Breakfast and Stoutfest events were simply sublime. Where else can you enjoy Founders Breakfast Stout, KBS and CBS with stunningly prepared food – all before noon!

I’ve been fortunate to travel around the world in my work, and seek out beer and beer places at every chance I get. For me, the passion and uncompromising strive for quality in everything they do make the Abbey my favorite place to enjoy good beer and food with friends. The Abbey really is a jewel, and with the Dive Bar, elevate Worcester to a desirable beer destination.

Armsby Abbey is hands down the best place to "experience" beer in the area, in all of Massachusetts, and possibly beyond. Alec Lopez the owner goes the extra mile to acquire the worlds finest beers on a regular basis. Always a good mix. Always something for everyone. Their bottle list is very extensive and he always keeps a selection of rarities in there to tickle the connoisseur. The staff is very friendly and informative and downright AWESOME. They also now how to navigate you into a pleasant experience if you are new to these kinds of beers or have a preference to certain styles. They allow tastes as well so you will never get poured a beer that you might hate. Food is out of this world. Many a whole pig have been slaughtered for your culinary delight. The produce is all sourced from local farms as is the cheese. The Cheese plates draw me back time and time again. What better to cut the edge of a De Dolle Dulle Teve than a nice hannibelle? My only complaint about the Armsby Abbey is that the tap handles could be made of artisanal hand blown glass that would be cool.

huge rotating draft line, bottle selection, some one of a kind beers not available just any where ( the special contacts and connections this establishment has is remarkable) I've had some of the best sour, bitters and farmhouse selections this side of the pond here at the armsby( I recently attended opstel, belgium spontaneous fermentation festival ,so its like stepping back to that day), great beer, dinners fantastic food, artisan food, the most knowledgable bar/ wait staff that is in the business ,also extensive selection of small batch spirits and wines, some of the best mixed drinks in the world i.e. martinis ect. great place for friends to meet and enjoy all that is offered.

Truly outstanding establishment! I can't recommend a better place than this amazing bar.

I was in Worcester for a conference and went here three times.

The beer menu is top-notch. On all three occasions I was assisted by three different people who truly knew each of the beers on the menu in great detail and depth. Every recommendation was spot-on. At times, you'll visit a beer focused bar where the service is borderline clueless about the line-up. Not here, the wait staff was invaluable since I'm from the Midwest, I was unfamiliar with the Northeast craft scene so it was great to have all my questions answered about the smaller area breweries like Clown Shoes, Pretty Things, or Cisco.

On night one, the server drew me a map to a liquor store in walking distance of my hotel while talking elaborately about the beer. I had their pulled pork and it was literally the best pulled pork I've ever had. This is quite a feat given I've lived in Iowa and Nebraska for 15+ years and I've had numerous killer pork dishes throughout the Midwest. Every dish I ate was absolutely delicious and I loved the cozy decor of the bar.

On night two, sat at the bar. The bartender was really cool and accommodating. Again, received great advice on beer along with eating a fabulous soup.

On night three, had an amazing blueberry pie along with some outstanding advice and conversation with a different server. She was a great server too. My girlfriend and I talked to her for about 30-minutes about beer, beer focused road trips, homebrewing, and any other beer topic.